Himadri Speciality Chemical Commissions India’s First Anode Material Plant in WB
In April 2026, Himadri Speciality Chemical Limited (HSCL), India’s largest speciality carbon black producer, commissioned India’s first anode material production facility with initial capacity of 200 Metric Tonnes Per Annum (MTPA) at Mahistikry, Hooghly, West Bengal (WB), marking a major entry into the lithium-ion battery value chain.
About Himadri Anode Material Facility:
Ecosystem: Himadri produces both anode and cathode materials, which together contribute ~65% of lithium-ion battery cost and are essential for electric vehicles (EVs), energy storage systems, and electronics.
Expansion: The Mahistikry facility is evolving into an integrated hub with total carbon black capacity of 250,000 MTPA, including 130,000 MTPA speciality carbon black and a newly commissioned 70,000 MTPA line.
Strategy: Expansion into clean energy includes silicon-carbon anode technology partnerships, investment in battery ventures, and a 2,000 MTPA lithium iron phosphate (LFP) cathode project expected by Q3 FY27.